At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain machinery, support machine setups, and improve cycle times at a manufacturing site.
- Company: Join a global manufacturing site located in the heart of Blackburn.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary of £46,800, 34 days holiday, and on-site car park.
- Other info: Experience with injection and blow moulding machines is advantageous.
- Why this job: This role offers opportunities for learning and development in a dynamic engineering team.
- Qualifications: Apprentice-trained or time-served Maintenance Engineer with Level 3 qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are looking for a confident Maintenance Engineer with a Mechanical Bias to join our clients Engineering Team at their busy manufacturing site in Blackburn. You will need a strong understanding of Hydraulics and working with the wider engineering team you will be responsible for maintaining the machinery, supporting machine set ups and improving cycle times. Having experience and a good understanding of plastics process, injection, blow moulding machinery and manufacturing would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of machinery on site.
- Diagnose and fault‑find, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
- Support machine changeovers, tool changes and continuous improvement activity.
- Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime.
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety procedures.
- Complete maintenance documentation accurately.
Experience & Qualification required for a Maintenance Engineer:
- Apprentice-trained or time-served Maintenance Engineer with a minimum Level 3 qualification.
- Experience working on injection and blow moulding machines would be an advantage.
- Mechanical background.
- Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Proactive, flexible and a strong team player.
Salary and Benefits of a Maintenance Engineer:
- Salary £46,800.
- Panama Shift DAYS 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off.
- Holiday 34 Days (includes 2 week Christmas shutdown).
- Free on‑site car park.
- Canteen facilities, including hot drinks.
- Learning & Development opportunities.
If you feel you are ready to take the next step in your career and have the right skills and experience for this Maintenance Engineer role please click Apply or contact Dannie on 07778 355284.
Maintenance Engineer - Days in Blackburn employer: IMPERIUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED
The company is a global leader in manufacturing, located in Blackburn. Employees enjoy 34 days of holiday, including a two-week Christmas shutdown, and have access to canteen facilities. The engineering team values proactive and flexible team players who contribute to continuous improvement.
Contact Details:
IMPERIUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED Recruitment Team
